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There is nothing wrong with "only" working out for 30 minutes. Nothing. Don't put so much pressure on yourself. Besides, "they" say that losing weight is 80% food and 20% exercise. I think you really need to be focusing on the food aspect of this equation.
Pancakes, hot dog and crackers were not the best of choices, granted. I'm not sure where these foods are coming from, but you need to get rid of them. You need to set yourself up for success so that at the first sign of stress (or joy, anger, boredom, etc..) you don't run for "off" foods.
How about writing down every little bite that goes into your mouth BEFORE you put it in there. NO MATTER WHAT. PERIOD. The good, the bad, the ugly. You bite it, you write it.
Do you plan out your day? Write or type or something your menu for the day IN ADVANCE. And then stick to it no matter what. No wavering from it. Become accountable to yourself. Require more from yourself.
When stress does hit - find some other alternatives BESIDES food. Journal, read, take a walk, do a puzzle, sew, knit, crochet, take a hot bath, a long walk, call a friend, play a video game, clean up your room, count to 100, have a hot cup of tea, a big glass of water, polish your nails - do something - anything - just head away from the food. You must, must, MUST remember that food causes waaaay more stress then it solves. Require more from yourself. Don't settle for a quick temporary fix that brings on more problems then it eliminates.
If you MUST eat - nibble on a box of grape tomatoes, a handful of raw string beans, a sliced apple. Minimize the damage. Make sure there are always, always healthy foods around.
Yes, today IS a new day. And so is tomorrow and the day after that. Make the most of each and every day. Every and each. Get through the day any way that you can. One hour at a time. One minute at a time if need be. Tell yourself over and over again that you CAN do this, even if you think that you can't. You keep telling yourself that you CAN do it and then you start "doing it" and before you know it - not only CAN you do it - but you will be doing it.
Thanks so much RR you always seem to make myday, strangley today when i got on the scale i lost 2 pounds?? IDK my body is so weird, but im thankful :] This is the first time in a while that i have seen 228 on my scale !! WOO HOO Originally Posted by rockinrobin
I'm sorry you're going through such an emotional time. But you are not a weakling. You are stronger then you think! Stop telling yourself that you ARE a weakling. We all have our moments. You DO have strength. And lots of it. You can muster it up. It's there. Delve deep. It's there. And when you do find it, you will AMAZE yourself. It and you are worth the effort. Again, you're no weakling. None of us are perfect. Luckily, perfection is not required. There is nothing wrong with "only" working out for 30 minutes. Nothing. Don't put so much pressure on yourself. Besides, "they" say that losing weight is 80% food and 20% exercise. I think you really need to be focusing on the food aspect of this equation.
Pancakes, hot dog and crackers were not the best of choices, granted. I'm not sure where these foods are coming from, but you need to get rid of them. You need to set yourself up for success so that at the first sign of stress (or joy, anger, boredom, etc..) you don't run for "off" foods.
How about writing down every little bite that goes into your mouth BEFORE you put it in there. NO MATTER WHAT. PERIOD. The good, the bad, the ugly. You bite it, you write it.
Do you plan out your day? Write or type or something your menu for the day IN ADVANCE. And then stick to it no matter what. No wavering from it. Become accountable to yourself. Require more from yourself.
When stress does hit - find some other alternatives BESIDES food. Journal, read, take a walk, do a puzzle, sew, knit, crochet, take a hot bath, a long walk, call a friend, play a video game, clean up your room, count to 100, have a hot cup of tea, a big glass of water, polish your nails - do something - anything - just head away from the food. You must, must, MUST remember that food causes waaaay more stress then it solves. Require more from yourself. Don't settle for a quick temporary fix that brings on more problems then it eliminates.
If you MUST eat - nibble on a box of grape tomatoes, a handful of raw string beans, a sliced apple. Minimize the damage. Make sure there are always, always healthy foods around.
Yes, today IS a new day. And so is tomorrow and the day after that. Make the most of each and every day. Every and each. Get through the day any way that you can. One hour at a time. One minute at a time if need be. Tell yourself over and over again that you CAN do this, even if you think that you can't. You keep telling yourself that you CAN do it and then you start "doing it" and before you know it - not only CAN you do it - but you will be doing it.
Thank you, Thank you , Thank you !!!!